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03/04/2019 / By Jose Lopez

How to build your own DIY portable solar power box for emergencies

A solar power box is an absolute must-have for emergencies or when you have to bug out. A portable one is 10 times better whether you have an emergency or not. Sooner or later, you will find yourself in a place or situation where you desperately need to use an electrical or electronic device but […]

11/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Inexpensive battery alternatives when going off grid

Thinking of getting a home-scale battery to help power your homestead or survival shelter even after the grid goes down for good? An article in Survivopedia provides the lowdown on the types of energy storage systems you might be previewing for purchase this Black Friday. The big, pre-fabricated batteries are a big no-no for off-grid. […]

10/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Surviving in the heat: Must-have items to keep cool in a collapse

During the summer months, blackouts may be experienced in some parts of the country – they may be planned or unplanned. Severe weather disturbances are even bigger reasons to be geared for the troubles that weather-related outages may bring. Survivalists, even beginners – but mostly the hardcore ones – may already have in their possession […]

05/04/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Here’s why you should start using D size batteries again

Back in the days when flashlights guzzled power, the only battery fit for the job was the massive D size battery. Times have changed and LED flashlights either use smaller batteries or have their own internal battery. But the D size battery has some big advantages that preppers and survivalists can take advantage of, according to an […]

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